The fair and exhibition season has definitely started all
across BC and I couldn’t be more excited!
Not only are they tons of fun, but fairs and exhibitions connect
British Columbians to all the amazing products being grown, raised, processed
and produced in our province.
This year, I’m pleased that fairgoers will be encouraged to
visit Buy BC-themed exhibits at participating fairs to learn more about the
importance of supporting local producers and farmers.
Tom Harter, president of the BC Association of Agricultural
Fairs and Exhibitions says “as more consumers become better connected to where
their food comes from, this campaign will be a great platform to educate
fairgoers on the important role agriculture plays in almost everything that
goes on the dinner table.”
Fairgoers and exhibition attendees are encouraged to post
photos on social media of the Buy BC-themed exhibits with the hashtags #BCFairs
and #BuyBC. For a full list of participating fairs and exhibitions this year –
which includes the Saanich Fair! – click here.
